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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.08, 1,566.06 and 556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.08, 1,566.06 and 556.36 is: 835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.08 : 1,566.06 = 556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.08/1,566.06 = 556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.08x = 1,566.06 × 556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.08x = 871,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,293.14/1,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.31

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